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Music to survive

Music was my first love. And it will be my last. Music saves us in so many moments, music is a component of the (emotional) survival. Music can not be underestimated, I guess – if you hear good music. Good music transmits the passion of the artists while they produce the music we are listening to today. Good artists are aware of their impact and responsibly, therefore they are aware of the power of good lyrics. I would like to present you, in our series, music to survive, notable artists. One each time (the others you’ll find if you click the corresponding category on the left). This time: Ella Fitzgerald.

Ella Fitzgerald? I don´t think they have invented a word to describe the greatness of this magnificent woman. Someone that can sit and sing (together with Tom Jones) that good is amazing. Funkiest version in the history of music. An awesome performance of one of

WATCH THIS: Ella Fitzgerald sings with Tom Jones.

Hit The Road Jack, by Grammy-Award-Winner Ray Charles Robinson – The only true genius in show business (Frank Sinatra). When i need peace i just take my car and drive listening to this song.

WATCH THIS: Ray Charles sings Hit The Road Jack!

WATCH THIS: There's No Business Like Show Business On THE DERAILMENT!

Brilliance is brilliance and she has it. This woman can kill Elton John only with her left hand. This was when female musicians didn’t have to wear $10,000 dresses, be covered in diamonds, have a drug problem, end up in every tabloid there is, date a man who is also famous, divorce that man, address the fact that the tabloids said he cheated on her, shave her head, and have someone else write their music for them. Take notes gentlemen … this is class. More Music & Art.

WATCH THIS: Nina Simone sings LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME